Health Minister Roger Cook today announced Cancer Council WA has recently been awarded a $2.1 million grant to undertake a suite of public health activities over the next three years to help encourage healthy lifestyles. “We are committed to funding the best possible public health service that can help prevent harms in the community caused…
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17 Russian Films Headed to the Shanghai International Film Festival
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The 24th Shanghai International Film Festival, China’s longest-running major cinema event, is set to return with a sizable in-person edition in June. The SIFF will run June 11 – 20, with its Golden Goblet awards ceremony to be held in person in Shanghai on June 19. 17 Russian films will be shown in various screening…
Riki Group Makes Deals with Toon Googles and Good TV
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Riki Group has announced new partnerships across the world within KEY BUYERS EVENT: digital. The American on-demand kids entertainment service Toon Goggles has picked up all adventures of internationally known round-shaped characters (Kikoriki, BabyRiki and edutainment spin-off PinCode), and Fixies will be distributed by Good TV in Taiwan and Philippines. Riki Group has closed a…
The French are Coming to Circular Quay
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This July, the French are returning to Sydney for 5 days of Food, Wine and Arts Revolution – Get ready for a tricolor party in Circular Quay. If you’re not familiar with it yet, the Bastille Festival is a French cultural celebration – It is free-entry and we are proud of it. With 70 pop-up…
Russian Films Headed to 74th Cannes Festival
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On June 3, the jury of the 74th Cannes Film Festival announced the official program for 2021 — films from 50 different countries have made the list. Russia will be presenting two films in the main competition — Petrov’s Flu by Kirill Serebrennikov and Hytti Nro 6 by Juho Kuosmanen. Additionally, two more films have…
Maroons legend Mal Meninga joins Sport Australia podcast
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As the State of Origin series opener heads to Townsville for the first time on 9 June, its most successful coach reflects on what it takes to create a champion team in Sport Australia’s latest podcast episode. Rugby League’s 13th ‘Immortal’ and current Australian Kangaroos head coach, Mal Meninga guided the Maroons to an unprecedented…
New Cast for Young Wallander Season 2 Announced
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Young Wallander will be back with a new case on Netflix in 2022. Several new cast members have been announced, including ‘Tomiwa Edun and Lisa Hammond. Adam Pålsson (Moscow Noir, Don’t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves) will return as Kurt Wallander, alongside Leanne Best (Black Mirror), Ellise Chappell (Poldark) and Yasen Atour (The Witcher: Season…
Curious Australia Documentary Initiative Launched
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SBS and NITV, in partnership with Screen Australia, and state and Territory agencies, have announced the launch of Curious Australia, a new, nationwide initiative seeking submissions for standalone, half-hour documentaries reflecting the diversity of people and experiences of contemporary Australia. In partnership with Screen Australia, and state and Territory agencies Film Victoria, Screen NSW, Screen…
Consider the Use of Your Wood Heater
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On the first day of winter it’s time to remember how to ‘Burn Right Tonight’, or consider switching from wood burners to a less polluting alternative for your heating. “After the horrific smoke from burning forests during the Black Summer fires, Canberra is back to enjoying very good air quality. But smoke from household wood…
Reduce Home Fire Risks This Winter
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With the arrival of winter, Canberrans are being informed about how to prevent a home fire and what to do if a fire starts. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman said now was the time for residents to think about the fire risks within their home and make sure they know what to…